I have two more engines to build next summer, before I leave. I have a running 302 in my 67, and I have an engine kit I bought for it back in 05. That motor will not change, as I already have all the pieces.
My other engine, my 69 351W, is still in the air. I have gone back and forth over just a freshen up build (.030 over pistons, bearings, trick flow heads ( PN#5140002 that I already have) some comp cam kit http://www.summitracing.com/CCA-CL35-246-3/ ~ish.
For this build, I already have the TF heads, a Holley 670 street avenger carb, (I have vintage Holley Le mans 715 for the 69 in reserve), full MSD ignition, Air Gap intake manifold. The car has 3.89 gears, and I will be running a 255/50/16 wheel and tire combo. I also have a complete hydraulic clutch set up waiting and a T5 transmission.
PLan B, for better, is 408 stroker kit. Better heads, (AFR 205~ish) RETRO FIT ROLLER CAM KIT. Tremec TKO trans.
The point behind the question is, are there any better retro roller cam kits available? Over SBF tech, there is nothing but hatred for a smaller base circle camshaft.
However, looking at my success ratio for my 289 in the 68, the roller cam conversion is looking better and better.
The 289 I have, and the 351 build in plan "A" are pretty similar. My 289 is fun to drive, in between failures. However, the 69 is my favorite, and therefor needs to be the baddest and best-est. I guess I am concerned about camshaft failure with the roller conversion as well.
Thoughts?
My other engine, my 69 351W, is still in the air. I have gone back and forth over just a freshen up build (.030 over pistons, bearings, trick flow heads ( PN#5140002 that I already have) some comp cam kit http://www.summitracing.com/CCA-CL35-246-3/ ~ish.
For this build, I already have the TF heads, a Holley 670 street avenger carb, (I have vintage Holley Le mans 715 for the 69 in reserve), full MSD ignition, Air Gap intake manifold. The car has 3.89 gears, and I will be running a 255/50/16 wheel and tire combo. I also have a complete hydraulic clutch set up waiting and a T5 transmission.
PLan B, for better, is 408 stroker kit. Better heads, (AFR 205~ish) RETRO FIT ROLLER CAM KIT. Tremec TKO trans.
The point behind the question is, are there any better retro roller cam kits available? Over SBF tech, there is nothing but hatred for a smaller base circle camshaft.
However, looking at my success ratio for my 289 in the 68, the roller cam conversion is looking better and better.
The 289 I have, and the 351 build in plan "A" are pretty similar. My 289 is fun to drive, in between failures. However, the 69 is my favorite, and therefor needs to be the baddest and best-est. I guess I am concerned about camshaft failure with the roller conversion as well.
Thoughts?